But cookies are yummy . . . why would I want to get rid of them? Can’t I just eat them instead?
Cookies, in Internet speak, are small text files that websites temporarily store on your computer. They contain data such as form entries, shopping cart items, login details, and other information so the website will remember your computer the next time you visit.
A cache is where your browser (Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Edge, etc.), stores images, audio files, video files, and text to make pages load faster and run smoother. (By the way, it’s pronounced cash, not cash-ay like I used to say when I first started designing websites many moons ago . . .)
It’s good practice to clear your cookies and cache periodically so you can know you are viewing the most up-to-date content on the web. And, it helps your browser function better, especially if wonky things are happening.
One trick to quickly refresh on a desktop is to hold down the shift key on your keyboard while clicking the browser’s refresh button a few times.
I’d post instructions here on how to do it but there are just so many browsers and devices. Do a Google search or ask AI and you should be able to figure it out :)
